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Richard Dulude
InvestorGeneral Partner at Underscore VC
Boston
Writes $750K – $2M checks · typically $1.5M
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About
Richard Dulude co-founded Underscore VC and spent roughly a decade there building its investment discipline and thesis areas, backing founders in crypto, XR, AI/ML, and cloud infrastructure. His career began as a quant at Goldman Sachs, followed by building a skunkworks team that launched the direct-to-consumer eCommerce business at Procter & Gamble, and then founding his own machine learning startup mining social media insights for brands. Before Underscore, he spent the earlier part of his venture career at Founder Collective. He has since returned to building as a startup founder while continuing to support Underscore's portfolio as a Venture Partner.
Contact· published on Richard's own website
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkGamingMarketplacesSaaS
Beyond investing
- Founded
- Co-founded Underscore VC. Founded his own machine learning startup to mine social media insights for brands.
- Education
- Earned an MBA from Harvard Business School. Holds a Master's in Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Cornell University.
- Hobbies
- An accomplished skier and former member of the United States Ski Team.
- Family
- Named his children after telecommunications protocols.
From Richard's own website — common ground for a warm intro.
Deals · 1
Commonwealth CryptoBoard seat
via Underscore VC · filed Dec 2017 · $1.8M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Board seats
Sources: curated public sources · SEC Form D filings.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Richard Dulude?
- Richard Dulude co-founded Underscore VC and spent roughly a decade there building its investment discipline and thesis areas, backing founders in crypto, XR, AI/ML, and cloud infrastructure. His career began as a quant at Goldman Sachs, followed by building a skunkworks team that launched the direct-to-consumer eCommerce business at Procter & Gamble, and then founding his own machine learning startup mining social media insights for brands. Before Underscore, he spent the earlier part of his venture career at Founder Collective. He has since returned to building as a startup founder while continuing to support Underscore's portfolio as a Venture Partner.
- Where does Richard Dulude work?
- Richard Dulude is General Partner at Underscore VC.
- What does Richard Dulude invest in?
- Richard Dulude invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Crypto & Web3, Data & Infrastructure, Developer Tools, E-commerce, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Future of Work, Gaming, Marketplaces, SaaS.
- What check size does Richard Dulude write?
- Richard Dulude typically writes checks of $750K – $2M.
- What boards does Richard Dulude sit on?
- Richard Dulude holds tracked board seats at Commonwealth Crypto, Mable.
- What companies has Richard Dulude invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Ikigai Labs, Messari, 3Box, Abra, AltoIRA, and many more, Arwen, Cenoa, Chainlink, Fractional, Hue, Kaiko, and 4 more.
- Does Richard Dulude lead rounds?
- Yes — Richard Dulude has led 2 tracked investments.
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